There are several ways to post picture on this forum. The following posts on this site will go through each method step by step. There is also a post that shows you how to resize photos to make them work with this forum.

Please note due to software changes by Web Wiz Forums, when uploading from a mobile device, follow the instructions for the computer. They are very similar now. We are still trying to resolve the issues in the mean time.

This post will cover the following:

How to upload and post a photo using a computer

How to upload and post a photo with a mobile device

How to post a photo hosted online by a third part server

How to post a photo that is already uploaded to your files

How to resize a photo using Windows Paint

Please note that to upload photos you must be a upgraded to a "New Member." Brand New Members and non-members cannot upload photos. Please see this thread for more details:

This is a video that CaliforniaJohnny made that goes through the process:

Step 1

You must use the "Post reply" or "New topic" button to post a picture, not the quick reply. Click one of the two and a window like below will open. Click the insert image button, with the little tree picture (circled in red).

Step 2

Click the browse button, as circled in red below.

Step 3

Search your computer or phone to find the photo you wish to upload. Select that photo by clicking on it as shown below.

Step 4

Click the upload button (circled in red) and the file will upload to GTS.org This file will now be saved with all your other files on this forum. You can use it again in future posts without having to upload.

Step 5

Once the file upload is complete, the screen will look like this. Most photos will automatically resize once uploaded and will be less than 999 pixels.

If your photo is less than 999 pixels in both dimensions skip ahead to step 6.

Note the red circle, this where the forum shows the file size. In this case, the width of the file is over 999 pixels and it will have to be resized.

Step 5a (only required if you must resize photos)

Select the height and width. Delete the numbers in both dimensions. Remember which of the two dimensions was larger (in this case it was the width)

Step 5b

Fill in the width to something less than 999 pixels. In this case were will resize the width to 800.

Step 5c

Now enter in the height. In this case we'll use 600. You can just try to resize to 800 x 600 as it will keep most photos in proportion, but not all. Please see below on how to keep in proportion (you can skip the math part if the if the photo looks okay as 800 x 600).

NOTE to keep the photo in proportion, some basic math is needed. T

his photo started off as 1000 pixels and we resized it to 800. So take the smaller dimension and divide it by the original larger dimension. 800/1000 = 0.80

Now to figure out the width, take the result and multiply by the original width. In this case 750 x 0.80 = 600.

When finished with the dimensions, then click the OK button (circled in blue).

Step 6

Once you click the OK button you will come back to your post window. You photo will now be inserted into the post as shown below. You can add a another photo be repeating the steps.

Once you're happy with the post, you're finished. Click the "Post New Topic" or the "Post Reply" button to complete your post

Step 7 will show you how to preview your post (optional step). This will show you how your photo will look once posted.

Step 7 (OPTIONAL STEP)

If you wish to see what your photo will look like in the post, click the preview button and a new screen will open with the photo. Here you can make sure its in the proper location and is the proper size. If you are unhappy with the photo, leave the preview mode. Click on the photo and press delete to remove it. Then start over again with step 1 (you will not have to upload the photo again, just select it from your files on the left, see below on how to post a photo already uploaded for more detail)

If you use a mobile device, the steps to upload a photo are similar to a computer, but there are a few minor differences. Use the following guide to follow the step by step instructions on how to post a photo with a mobile device.

Please note the example phone is an Android phone using a Google Chrome Browser. Other phones should be similar.

Step 1

Type out your text for the post. Once completed, click the tree icon with the arrow (circled in red).

Step 2

This new screen will open up. Click the "Choose File" button as circled in red.

Step 3

Your phone will then pop up a menu similar to this shown below. Select where you want to obtain the photo from, typically your file location as shown circled in red.

Note your phone may look may not look exactly like this example.

Step 4

Now, in your phone, scroll through the photos and select the one you wish to upload, as shown here (circled in red). Note your phone may look may not look exactly like this example.

Step 5

Once you select the file, you will be brought back to a screen like this. Your file name for your photo will be listed next to the "choose file button." Click the OK button (as circled in red).

Step 6

A screen like this will pop up while the photo uploads. Depending on the size of the photo this make take a minute or too. Most phones today take high resolution photos, which are large in size and slow to upload. Click OK.

Step 7

Once the upload is complete, the screen will change to look like this. Note your file name will disappear and say "No file chosen", this means the photo was uploaded. If you'd like to upload more photos, repeat from step 2. Otherwise, click cancel (circled in red).

Step 8

If your photo upload was successful, it will show up in the post as below in text format. You are now finished and you can complete your post by clicking the "Post Reply" button.

If you want to preview the photo, follow steps 9 and 10.

Step 9 (OPTIONAL)

Once you have uploaded your photo, you can preview you post by following these next two steps. Please note these are optional steps.

Click the preview button as shown below (circled in red).

Step 10 (OPTIONAL)

A preview screen will pop up and show how your post and photo will look. Click close window to go back to the previous screen where you can make edits or click the "Post Reply" button to complete your post.

If you have your photos on a third party website, such as Flickr or Picturetrail, you do not need to upload the photos to post them. You just need to know the image URL (image address) and you can post it on GTS.org.

PLEASE NOTE Photobucket no longer allows free third part hosting. I use picture picturetrail because it's free and it works, but I am not affiliated with them in anyway. Here is the website:

It's usually easier to write your text then insert the photos afterwards.

You must use the "Post reply" or "New topic" button to post a picture, not the quick reply. Click one of the two and a window like below will open. Click the insert image button, with the little tree picture (circled in red).

Step 2

Go to the Image URL box. Highlight the http:// in the box as shown below. Now delete this text.

Step 3

Now go to your image hosting site and copy the URL for the photo your wish to post. Most photo sites have a page where you can get the URL. On picturetrail there is a "Image URL" tab on the top of the page. You want to copy the direct image link, ie just the address for the photo, which should look something like

Note this can only be performed with a computer, it will not work on a mobile device.

Step 1

You must use the "Post reply" or "New topic" button to post a picture, not the quick reply. Click one of the two and a window like below will open. Click the insert image button, with the little tree picture (circled in red).

Step 2

On the left side of the window that opens, you will see all of your files that you have uploaded to GTS.org. Select the file that you wish to post, as shown in photo below.

Step 3

Once you click on your photo, a preview will show up in the box on the right side of the screen. The photo will be zoomed in close, but it will resize properly once posted on the forum.

Step 4

When you click okay, your will return to this window and your photo is now added to the post.

Click the OK button if this is the correct photo. Complete your post and then click Post Reply or Create Topic.

Please note that previously you were required to resize photos before you upload them. Unless your photos is over 10 MB, you will not be required to resize it anymore as the forum software is now set to do this automatically. If you are getting a message your photos is too large to upload, follow the steps below to resize it.

There are many types of software that can resize photos, but all Windows computers have Paint. So I will take you through the process step by step on how to resize a photo with paint.

To open paint, go to your start menu, select programs, then accessories, and you will see the paint icon listed. Click the paint icon.

Step 1

When Paint has opened, go to the menu at the top left hand corner. Select open to find your photo.

Step 2

Navigate through your computer to find the photo you wish to resize. Select that photo.

Step 3

Your screen should now have your photo you wish to resize in it.

If not, repeat the above steps to get the correct photo.

Step 4

On the top menu near the left size, there is a button called "resize" (circled in red in the photo below). Click this button.

Step 5

Click the button for "pixels" as circled in red. Make sure the check mark is the "Maintain aspect ratio" box (blue circle). If not, click it.

Step 6

Go to the box that has the larger number, either vertical or horizontal. In our example, horizontal was 1200, so I selected that box. Now, delete the number in that box as shown below.

Step 7

Enter in a number that is 999 or smaller. I suggest using 800. This is shown in the red circle. The other number, circled in blue, will automatically fill in once you enter in the first number.

Click OK and your photo is now resized.

Step 8

Now you must save the new resized photo. Click Save As and then type in a new file name, circled in red. Make sure you save it as a jpeg, but selecting that file type from the drop down menu, as circled in blue.

Type a new file name, and then click save and your file is now saved and ready to upload to the forum.

WARNING: You must click "save as" and select a new file name. Clicking save or using the same file name will overwrite your original high resolution photo.

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